polyamine

/ˈpɒliˌeɪmɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound containing two or more amine groups.

“Polyamines are involved in various cellular processes, including gene expression and signal transduction.”

2. noun

Any of a group of compounds that have two or more primary amino groups.

“Polyamines are found in a variety of natural sources, including plants and animals.”

3. noun

A class of organic compounds containing multiple amino groups.

“Polyamines have been used in the development of new medicines and therapeutics.”

Synonyms

  • alkaline compound
  • amine compound

Antonyms

  • acid compound
  • base neutralizer